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Everyone
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati presents: ”Martin’s Dream”*
ONLINE (SYSTEMWIDE): TUES., JAN. 10 - SUN., JAN. 15 “Martin’s Dream” includes fun, interactive components where viewers can “choose their own adventure” by making different choices along the way. See website for full details and registration.
African American Genealogy Research Assistance
COVINGTON BRANCH & TEAMS: MON., JAN. 16 Spend Martin Luther King Jr. Day researching your African American genealogy. Sign up for a free one-hour session with a member of the Local History and Genealogy Department. Call 859.962.4070 for an appointment. If you can’t make this date or time, please call us to schedule at another time.
Faces and Places Photograph Scanning Bee
WED., JAN. 25 • 2-4 PM We are looking for photographs of the Covington Eastside community, Lincoln-Grant High School students and teachers, or African American families in our community to add to our Faces and Places historic photograph database! Bring in up to a dozen originals and we’ll scan and return them on the spot! Call 859.962.4070 for an appointment. If you can’t make this date or time, please call us to schedule at another time.
Hooks & Needles
WED., JAN. 25 • 2-4 PM Knitters and crocheters bring your projects or start something new. All levels welcome.
Adults
Faces and Places Photograph Donation Drive
ALL MONTH We are requesting photos to add to our historical photograph database Faces and Places. Call the Local History and Genealogy Department at 859.962.4070 or email history@ketonlibrary.org to coordinate a donation or to ask questions.
Genealogy Research Assistance
ALL MONTH Call the Local History and Genealogy Department at 962.4070 and reserve a one-hour one-on-one session to discuss resources and search strategies. Popular topics include filling out your family tree, African American genealogy research, and local property research.
Health & Wellness Expo
SAT., JAN. 28 • 11 AM - 3 PM Check out local health organizations and community groups, take advantage of free health screenings and enjoy one of the dance classes or fitness demonstrations available. Visit the website for details.
Beginners Genealogy Research Assistance
TUESDAYS • 10 AM–5 PM Is your New Year’s Resolution to research your family tree? We can help you reach your goal! Call 859.962.4070 and reserve a one-hour session to get started!
Board Game Night
TUES., JAN 3, 17 & 31 • 5-7 PM Meet new people and play Ticket to Ride, Dominion, Bargain Quest, Carcassone and others!
Sci-Fi Roleplay Club
TUES., JAN. 3, 17, 31 • 6-8 PM Play Wrath & Glory, a Warhammer 40k RPG.
GED Testing*
THURSDAYS • 2-6 PM SAT., JAN. 21 • 10 AM-2 PM Please register at GED.com for a testing appointment at our site.
Covington Walking Club*
WEDNESDAYS • 8-9 AM Meet at the library entrance. Walks range between 1-3 miles.
Chair Yoga*
WED., JAN. 4 • 11-11:45 AM Also available online.
Microsoft Excel*
BASICS: THURS., JAN. 5 • 10-11 AM
ADVANCED:
THURS., JAN. 19 • 10:30 AM-NOON Learn how to work with autofill, formulas, and formatting.
New Year Planner*
THURS., JAN. 5 • 10 AM-NOON Use the provided grid journals to create a personalized planner and journal. Decorate with washi tape, stickers, markers and more.
Covington Adventurer’s Guild
THURS., JAN. 5 & 19 • 6-8 PM A Dungeons and Dragons club.
Family Photograph Scanning Assistance
FRIDAYS • 10 AM-5 PM Get help with scanning your family photographs in the Local History and Genealogy Department at Covington. Learn how to use the equipment and save photos. Bring a flash drive.
Coffee and Conversations
FRIDAYS • 11 AM-12:30 PM Community support experts from Mental Health America will be present to help guide anyone who may be experiencing a difficult situation.
Adventures in the Archives
YOUTUBE AND FACEBOOK GROUP: FRI., JAN. 6 • 2-2:30 PM We’ll share our favorite archival collections that can help you with your genealogy New Year’s Resolution.
BOOKCLUB: Cover2Cov
SUN., JAN. 8 & 22 • 2-4 PM A book club for the curious reader in you as we explore and discuss a variety of works.
Senior Arts & Crafts*
AGES 55+ TUES., JAN. 10 & 24 • 10 AM-NOON
Art Study Series: Gesture Drawing*
TUES., JAN. 10 & 24 • 5-7 PM The purpose of gesture drawing is to facilitate the study of the human figure in motion by sketching out a series of poses in a short amount of time.
Tai Chi
WED., JAN. 11 • 10:30-11:30 AM
Set Up New Tech*
THURS., JAN. 12 • 10 AM-NOON We can help set up new tech items you might have gotten over the holiday season.
Flow & Unwind Yoga*
THURS., JAN. 12 • 6:30-7:30 PM Bring your own mat and water bottle. Also available online.
12 Tips to Get the Most Out of Erlanger’s Job Fair on January 26
1. 1 Bring several copies of your resumé. You can arrive early to use the photocopier if the fair is at the library. Remember that others are probably doing the same thing, so allow extra time. 2.2 Dress appropriately. At a minimum, you should wear business casual, but you should step it up depending on the organizations at the fair. 3.3 Have a game plan. Time could be limited, so review the companies expected at the fair and prioritize the employers you want to visit. 4.4 Do your homework. Spend time researching background information on the organizations you are interested in so you can ask specific questions. 5.5 Only take materials or samples from companies you are interested in pursuing. Some employers bring large quantities of print materials or freebies, while others will only have a few. Always ask before taking items. 6.6 Prepare your “career pitch.” Extend your hand, introduce yourself and be ready to discuss your career interests and goals. Be sure to emphasize your skills and experience that would be important to the company. Your pitch should be 30 to 60 seconds. 7.7 Plan to follow up. Ask for the representative’s business card and send a short thank-you note to acknowledge them for taking the time to speak with you but also so they remember you. 8.8 Take notes. I like to do this on the back of the company’s business card to help distinguish the information for each company, but a notebook will also work. Remember to bring a pen. 9.9 Be considerate. Other people might be waiting to speak with the same employers, so keep your questions brief and offer to continue the conversation later. 10. 10 Bring your business card. You can create and print business cards with an online service or at a local store like Staples. Not only will you want to give your card to potential employers, but you might also meet someone in the crowd with whom you want to network. 11. Be positive. Employers want to know that you are excited about the 11 position and have a positive attitude. 12. Arrive early. Lines could be long, and you want to ensure enough 12 time to meet with each potential employer. The Kenton County Public Library offers resumé writing, interview courses, and many job skills classes. Visit kentonlibrary.org/careerandjobservices/ for a complete list of classes and other helpful information.
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In-Person DAR Research Assistance
WED. JAN 25 • 10 AM Schedule a one-hour in-person one-onone appointment with the Rebecca Bryan Boone Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. You can discuss the necessary steps toward membership and get help with your research questions. For more information and to schedule an appointment please call 859.962.4070.
Microsoft Word Basics*
THURS., JAN. 26 • 10-11 AM We will cover how to create, edit, save, and print a document.
SWET DanceFit*
THURSDAY, JAN. 26 • 6:30- 7:30 PM SWET DanceFit is a cardio dance class.
Acrylic Paint Night*
AGES 14 & UP: MON., JAN. 30 • 6-8 PM Painting theme: Winter
Teens
Board Game Night
TUES., JAN. 3, 17 & 31 • 5-7 PM See Adults.
Sci-Fi Roleplay Club
TUES., JAN. 3 • 6-8 PM MON., JAN. 16 & 30 • 6-8 PM See Adults.
New Year Planner*
THURS., JAN. 5 • 10 AM-NOON See Adults.
Covington Adventurer’s Guild
THURS., JAN. 5 & 19 • 6-8 PM See Adults.
Art Study Series: Gesture Drawing*
TUES., JAN. 10 & 24 • 5-7 PM See Adults.
Tai Chi
WED., JAN. 11 • 10:30-11:30 AM See Adults.
Animanga Club
THURS., JAN. 12 • 6-8 PM Come hang out, talk, or watch Anime or Manga at Animanga!
Flow & Unwind Yoga*
THURS., JAN. 12 • 6:30-7:30 PM See Adults.
Teen Craft Club*
MON., JAN. 16 • 4-4:30 PM Simple and quick crafts for teens.
Tween Anime Club
MON., JAN. 16 • 7- 8 PM Come watch anime and read manga with your friends!
Tween Time*
TUES., JAN. 24 • 4-5 PM Lots of fun activities. See website for details.
SWET DanceFit*
WED., JAN. 25 • 6-7 PM See Adults.
Acrylic Paint Night*
MON., JAN. 30 • 6-8 PM See Adults.
Kids
Winter Crafts
MON., JAN. 2 & 16 • 10 AM-8 PM While supplies last.
Blast Off to Kindergarten*
AGES 3-6: TUESDAYS • 11 AM-NOON This program is designed to build on skills to help children prepare for kindergarten. Join us as we learn through play, song, movement, and rhyme!
Toddler Storytime
AGES 2-3: WEDNESDAYS • 10-10:45 AM
Preschool Storytime
AGES 3-5: WEDNESDAYS • 11-11:45 AM
STEM Club*
AGES 9-12: WEDNESDAYS • 3:45-4:45 PM Meet us in the C3Lab for a fun STEM activity.
Baby Storytime
BABIES UP TO AGE 2: THURSDAYS • 11-11:30 AM
Playart @ Baker Hunt
UP TO AGE 5: FRIDAYS • 10-11 AM Join us down the street for a storytime and art project. The Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center is located at 620 Greenup St., Covington, KY 41011.
Saturday Storytime
UP TO AGE 5: SAT., JAN. 7 & 21 • 10:30-11 AM Older siblings are welcome.
Animanga Club
THURS., JAN. 12 • 6-8 PM See Teens.
Tween Anime Club
MON., JAN. 16 • 7- 8 PM See Teens.
Tween Time*
TUES., JAN. 24 • 4-5 PM See Teens.
